2004 Archives - Page 4 of 10 - Event Marketer
VW Dealer Meeting Features Learning Centers, Off-Roading
Volkswagon got its message heard loud and clear from multiple locations around Arizona during its annual dealer meetings. The program carried an “Access” theme to illustrate the access Volkswagen customers have to life’s experiences: As customers mature, they have greater access to better things, which explained the car maker’s pending entry into the luxury market. The...
AT&T Recruits Comedians to Act Out a New Service
When AT&T Wireless first launched its mMode paid wireless content service in late 2001, issues with usability and positioning hampered its acceptance by consumers and the telecom company’s own sales channel. In late 2003, mMode was redesigned with better accessibility, higher quality content, and fresh services such as online dating, news, and videogames in an...
Aquafina Deploys ‘Spotters’ to Award Cash Prizes
Pepsi-Cola Co. broke from the typical under-the-cap sweeps for Aquafina last summer when it sent street teams into 83 markets to award a collective 40,000 cash prizes to consumers spotted with its new Aquafina Essentials. “Aquafina Spotter Crews,” assisted by a pair of branded Spotter Blimps, scoured top markets and handed out prizes ranging from...
Microsoft Kiosks Engage Business Travelers in Airports
Microsoft hooked up with Jack Morton to introduce business travelers to its Tablet PC—inside airports. With the ambitious goal of physically connecting with 100,000 people, immersions were set up inside airports in seven markets. Kiosks were staffed by teams of three who engaged business travelers in terminals, let them test the Tablet, and answered questions....